Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Robbie Keane in frame for Preston manager job
Out of work since leaving Ferencvaros, the ex-Spurs striker is being considered for a return to English football.
Robbie Keane
coach
Role
Manager
Current status
Out of work
Last club
Ferencvaros
Linked club
Preston North End
What happened. Robbie Keane is reportedly being considered for the manager's job at Preston North End. The 46-year-old is out of work after leaving Hungarian club Ferencvaros at the end of last season.
- Preston are searching for a new manager after Paul Heckingbottom's departure earlier this month.
- Preston sit second from bottom of the Championship with four points from eight games.
- Keane scored 122 goals in 306 appearances across two playing spells at Tottenham.
Preston have been linked with several candidates as they look to turn around a difficult start to the Championship season.
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